Going to buy a gun on Saturday, which one?

So I'm having a huge toss between a Glock 19 and a Smith and Wesson M&P 9c. The hardest part about the decision is that the M&P hasn't been on the market as long so the Glock has a mass volume of magazines on the market over the M&P. I figure when the squabbling dies down prices will return to normal a bit or I'll just have a friend pick up a few for me in another state.

Any opinions on which one you prefer? It will be primarily used for a concealed carry and nightstand weapon. I'm just wondering if anyone has lived with both and found one to be a better fit over the other.

Cant you test them both at a range before making a decision ?
that way you find which is better for you and not what someone else / Sales person says is good for you.

It's not really "test" issue. I've fired both. It's a question of which seems to hold up better over time both in appearance and in maintenance. Some people have specific opinions on how certain arms fit and feel in concealed carry as well. Can't really borrow one for a few weeks to check and see if it is comfortable and or can be drawn better than the other.

If you are planning on carrying, you might want to look for an even smaller gun (or get a second gun and keep the full-sized G17 or M&P9 for the night stand). My dad has M&P9 and it's a big gun, but I haven't actually touched a 9c. He recently bought an M&P Shield (9mm, single stack 8 rounds) to use as a carry gun, it's very slim.

I have a Beretta Px4 Storm Subcompact 9mm, double stack 13+1. It's a big chunky but still quite small, and I like the trigger action. I can say I wasn't a fan of the Glock trigger on my boss's gun, but there a millions who swear by Glock.

I'd suggest you go to a range and actually spend some time with a few of the options and figure out what you want that way. The "which holds up better" and "maintenance" seem like odd questions to me. We aren't talking about a Lorcin here. You can't go wrong with an S&W, Glock, Beretta, Ruger, Sig... so wear&tear and maintenance really aren't a concern. It's about which you are more comfortable with to carry and fire.

If you are planning on carrying, you might want to look for an even smaller gun (or get a second gun and keep the full-sized G17 or M&P9 for the night stand). My dad has M&P9 and it's a big gun, but I haven't actually touched a 9c. He recently bought an M&P Shield (9mm, single stack 8 rounds) to use as a carry gun, it's very slim.

I'm not a fan of the subcompact weapons due to the grip. I've fired a S&W Bodyguard and couldn't hit anything with it. It could be my hand size. I've also been at odds with them due to the idea of firing while injured.

An Air Force buddy raves about the Px4 and I agree it's a bit chunky but then again so is my sig.

I'm not a fan of the subcompact weapons due to the grip. I've fired a S&W Bodyguard and couldn't hit anything with it. It could be my hand size. I've also been at odds with them due to the idea of firing while injured.

An Air Force buddy raves about the Px4 and I agree it's a bit chunky but then again so is my sig.

I don't necessarily like the Shield either, or my Mom's LC9 Ruger. Too narrow for me to get a good grip on. The Px4 Subcompact has that thicker grip which is nice, and the magazine has a little pinky-finger "knock-down" which allows me to get all three fingers on the grip.

Again, it all comes down to feel in your hand, trigger pull, and ease of carry. Most of all, if you aren't going to want to carry it, don't get it. Too many people get a gun they think they will carry, and then "Meh, it's too heavy, I'm going to leave it home today."

So I'm having a huge toss between a Glock 19 and a Smith and Wesson M&P 9c. The hardest part about the decision is that the M&P hasn't been on the market as long so the Glock has a mass volume of magazines on the market over the M&P. I figure when the squabbling dies down prices will return to normal a bit or I'll just have a friend pick up a few for me in another state.

Any opinions on which one you prefer? It will be primarily used for a concealed carry and nightstand weapon. I'm just wondering if anyone has lived with both and found one to be a better fit over the other.

Not just kids either, an unsecured weapon is a weapon that could end up in the hands of criminals.

In fact, the primary source of guns used by criminals are ones that aren't properly stored and acquired during burglaries. Especially since, unless the burglary is solved, the gun is virtually untraceable.

True story, I was looking on a dating website, and there was this countryish chick. There was a pic of her with a rifle, and I was like, oh, that's cool, she's into hunting. Then in the next picture I looked at, there's one of her friends pointing their rifle at her, and then I facepalmed and moved on. You don't point a gun at anybody you don't intend to kill.

As for your intentions for concealed carry I find it suspect as to why you need this and want such large 9mm's.

Best holdout pistol is the Walther ppk

Those may have been great decisions in 1980, but now?

The PPK is surpassed by tons of weapons that are smaller, lighter, more reliable, larger caliber and less recoil since they're not straight blowback.

The Hipowers are nice, but from his choice of guns he obviously isn't looking for a large gun with a safety.

S&W is more ergonomic, Glock is very square which can impact how you carry it. Not sure where you are, so not sure on average clothing, really. I'm not a fan of the S&W myself, but I'd go Beretta PX4 over a glock, but that's me. Between your choices I'd say the Glock will be more long-term stable, more resale value, easier magazine availability, et cetera.

As for your intentions for concealed carry I find it suspect as to why you need this and want such large 9mm's.

Best holdout pistol is the Walther ppk

While I admire your choices, they are a little dated, those are what my dad carried when he was still serving in the army. For a concealable pistol I would go with a Glock 26, it is pretty popular in certain military units.